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ETF trends and investment insights across the Gulf Cooperation Council.
Understanding Lunate's New Chimera Solactive GCC Shariah Dividend ETF (GCCDIV)
GCCDIV IOP, ETF is set to launch in the second half of June
What India's Gold ETF Revolution Reveals About the Future of GCC ETF Markets
India's gold ETF market has surged from $2.5B to $18.3B in four years, with retail investor participation tripling. This structural shift offers valuable lessons for developing ETF markets across the GCC region.
Why Does IHC’s AED 1.8 Billion Buyback Matter for CHADX15 Investors?
International Holding Company's AED 1.8 billion share buyback programme has significant implications for CHADX15 ETF investors, as IHC accounts for approximately 32% of the fund's assets.
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Jobs report rattles markets, should investors brace for an imminent rate hike?
A stronger-than-expected U.S. jobs report has rattled global markets and reduced expectations for near-term interest rate cuts, sending Treasury yields higher and equity markets lower. For GCC investors, the implications are significant as Gulf currencies remain closely pegged to the U.S. dollar.
GCC Markets Show Resilience as U.S. Jobs Report Triggers Global Risk-Off Mood
Global markets sold off sharply after a stronger-than-expected U.S. jobs report raised expectations for higher interest rates, but GCC indices demonstrated relative resilience supported by oil prices and local earnings momentum.
GCC Update - May 2026
GCC equity markets posted mixed results in May 2026 as WTI crude fell 17% and the UAE exited OPEC. Qatar Exchange gained 0.6% and Bahrain 0.4%, while Saudi Arabia's TASI declined 1.0%.
Abu Dhabi and Jordan strengthen regional market connectivity through Tabadul
The Abu Dhabi Securities Exchange and Amman Stock Exchange launched integration through the Tabadul platform on June 1, 2026, enabling simplified cross-border trading across Arab markets. The initiative allows investors to access securities through local brokers without establishing separate offshor
Middle East-based fintechs earning accolades and achieving major milestones
GCC-based fintechs are reaching significant milestones as Sarwa crossed $1 billion in client assets and Wahed surpassed $2 billion in AUM, accelerating ETF adoption and digital investment access across the Middle East region.
Sphere Abu Dhabi: what the $1.7B contract tells investors about GCC entertainment capex
ALEC Holdings has won a $1.7 billion contract to build Sphere Abu Dhabi, one of the GCC's largest entertainment infrastructure projects. The development signals Abu Dhabi's continued investment in tourism-led diversification and infrastructure expansion.
FTSE Russell adds IPO fast-entry rule ahead of SPCX and OpenAI listings
FTSE Russell has introduced a fast-entry mechanism allowing large IPOs like SpaceX and OpenAI to join the Russell US Index Series more quickly, while easing free float and voting rights requirements for companies with founder lock-ups.
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The MSCI print ahead of Eid: AED 4.5 Billion through the Abu Dhabi close
The semi-annual MSCI index rebalance generated AED 4.5 billion in notional turnover on the Abu Dhabi exchange, with trading accelerated ahead of the Eid al-Adha holiday closure. The closing auction saw concentrated demand across constituents being added, deleted, or reweighted.
Quantum Stocks Surge on Trump Backing. An Intel Deja-Vu?
The U.S. Commerce Department awarded $2 billion in grants to nine quantum technology companies, with IBM receiving $1 billion for America's first pure-play quantum foundry. The move reflects Washington's strategic equity-backed industrial policy pattern.
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